The real Question 1: Do you want to stick it to Central Maine Power no matter what? (A “yes” vote.) Or are you willing to forgo that pleasure so Maine can get over $1 billion, add renewable-energy supply, strengthen its energy infrastructure, get hundreds of new jobs, enjoy lower taxes and electricity costs and address […]

I certainly enjoyed Saturday night’s historic Red Sox vs. Astros game in which there were two grand slams. Unfortunately, I won’t be watching any other American League Championship Series Sox games because Fox has moved them to their non-broadcast TV station, FS1, which requires a paid subscription. After briefly looking into YouTube TV, Sling TV, […]

This coming November, Mainers will have the opportunity to vote on Question 3, which would amend the state constitution to include a “right to food.” Unfortunately, this well-intentioned amendment has the potential to undermine state laws to protect the environment, animal welfare and even public health. This amendment’s vague phrasing includes allowing for a right […]

I read a citizen’s Oct. 16 letter to the editor regarding the proposed Portland homeless shelter. I disagree that one larger shelter would be less confusing and better serve the homeless.  The taxpayers will be paying the bill. New construction is extremely expensive. Transportation will be a nightmare. The shelter bus leaves downtown and gets […]

Those of us who have committed our professional lives to supporting our friends who are experiencing homelessness in Portland have faced a lot of disappointments over the years. We’ve been disappointed each time we have seen a section of the so-called safety net eliminated. We’ve been disappointed each time we have seen a faction respond […]

This letter is aimed at those in the state of Maine who are seriously concerned about our environment, especially our air quality. This issue concerns me as a retired civil engineer and a registered Maine Guide. The proposed Central Maine Power transmission line will bring electric power, generated by hydro facilities already constructed and producing, […]

Columnist Bill Nemitz’s apology (Oct. 15) to Portland Charter Commission member Shay Stewart-Bouley for spreading defamatory rumors was heartfelt and appropriate. His analogy to a clueless speeding ticket was almost there. More apt would be that he drove through the crosswalk and didn’t see a Black woman stepping into the road. And, it turns out, […]

To be honest, I was torn on the Central Maine Power corridor, seeing benefits and problems on both sides of the issue. But then I was bombarded with the pro-CMP project advertisements on television and the numerous lawn signs urging that I vote “no” against retroactivity. There is no reference whatsoever about what a referendum […]

These times are both sad and scary. We have a minority portion of Congress who choose to maintain their position of comfort, ease and status over the job they were voted into: being the voice of their constituents. They fear the loss of their position if they fail to please former President Donald Trump. They […]